Controversial Poem Puts 7-Year-Old On Hot Seat

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
So true. We have just devoted 13 pages to this topic.

And just as a reminder, a DISCUSSION of race is not belching, belly aching or whatever.

I agree. And I think (minus some namecalling, etc) we've had a good discussion. I've definatly thought of a few things differently reading some of your posts, and I hope some of you have gotten something out of my viewpoint (even if we disagree).

[rattlerbrat]

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
I don't think you can fairly say that "Because my Great Grandmother was a slave, I didn't get the job I interviewed for today".

Try to follow me, Dippy. If you can't, I'll type slower.

I agree that we should stop COMPLAINING about slavery. I'm tired of hearing about it - mainly because it doesn't affect my family. (People seem to not understand the concept of "free blacks" or "immigration".) HOWEVER - still with me? there was this little thing called the civil rights movement. Ever hear about it? Some chick on a bus, and a preacher with a dream, and all that STUFF?

The reason why we're still "COMPLAINING" about the Holocaust is because we still have Holocaust victims walking around. And you know what? My mother - who is 46 - can tell you about how her mother worked her fingers to the bone to keep her two children in Catholic school so they would never have to be bussed. And that came AFTER the Holocaust. Chronologically speaking, it's a fairly recent event. And if you think that we're not feeling the effects of that, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you in sunny Brooklyn.

Black people have been screwed with in this country since the 1600s, and there have only been laws against that, more or less, for about 40 years. So the way I see, we've got a good...50? 60? more years to keep reminding the world about it before it becomes "COMPLAINING".

That being said, I find this kid to be annoying and comical. No wonder she's home schooled - she'd probably get dirt shoved in her mouth if she ran around school spouting that pompous STUFF. Shame on her parents for using her as a vessel to push their beliefs on the world. If this kid was white, I get the feeling there wouldn't be so much praise for "telling it like it is".

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by rattlerbrat
Try to follow me, Dippy. If you can't, I'll type slower.

I agree that we should stop COMPLAINING about slavery. I'm tired of hearing about it - mainly because it doesn't affect my family. (People seem to not understand the concept of "free blacks" or "immigration".) HOWEVER - still with me? there was this little thing called the civil rights movement. Ever hear about it? Some chick on a bus, and a preacher with a dream, and all that shit?

The reason why we're still "COMPLAINING" about the Holocaust is because we still have Holocaust victims walking around. And you know what? My mother - who is 46 - can tell you about how her mother worked her fingers to the bone to keep her two children in Catholic school so they would never have to be bussed. And that came AFTER the Holocaust. Chronologically speaking, it's a fairly recent event. And if you think that we're not feeling the effects of that, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you in sunny Brooklyn.

Black people have been screwed with in this country since the 1600s, and there have only been laws against that, more or less, for about 40 years. So the way I see, we've got a good...50? 60? more years to keep reminding the world about it before it becomes "COMPLAINING".

That being said, I find this kid to be annoying and comical. No wonder she's home schooled - she'd probably get dirt shoved in her mouth if she ran around school spouting that pompous shit. Shame on her parents for using her as a vessel to push their beliefs on the world. If this kid was white, I get the feeling there wouldn't be so much praise for "telling it like it is".

I have no respect for anything you just said. Name calling is childish, and irritating, and if you had anything valuable to say, it was completely lost, because I don't respect someone who thinks they need to belittle someone to get their point across. Have an nice day.

PS - If anyone would like to continue in an adult manor with this conversation, please jump in.

[CrimsonTide4]

@ RattlerBrat, Welcome to GC. Profanity is not welcome. Your post was edited because of it.

[rattlerbrat]

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
I have no respect for anything you just said.

And?

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Oh, wait. That was your POINT. Sorry.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
@ RattlerBrat, Welcome to GC. Profanity is not welcome. Your post was edited because of it.

Sorry, CT4 - if you want me to edit what I quoted, I will.

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by preciousjeni
Keep it in the forefront.

Why?

What purpose does that serve?

[OhioCentaur]

Originally posted by Rain Man
Why?

What purpose does that serve?

Hey when we doin lunch??? I hear they are having specials on lunch at Damons AND they are showing March Madness coverage???

I sent you a PM but i dont think you got it

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by OhioCentaur
Hey when we doin lunch??? I hear they are having specials on lunch at Damons AND they are showing March Madness coverage???

I sent you a PM but i dont think you got it

Pra'bly on Monday or Tuesday; I'm in DC right now and will be there until Sunday.

(I might have to clean out my PM inbox in the meantime)

Lemme know if that's good for you.

Holla!

[rattlerbrat]

Originally posted by Rain Man
Why?

Why not?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by rattlerbrat
And?

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Oh, wait. That was your POINT. Sorry.

As I said earlier on this thread:

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
If you have a problem with my viewpoint, then I can agree to disagree, but I will not be pulled into namecalling or personal attacks.

If I am going to discuss this issue with someone, it will be without name calling and personal attacks. That does not win you respect, and in fact, makes me think less of you. If you would like to present your post again in a respectful way, I'll be happy to discuss your viewpoint. But if you're going to namecall, please don't expect respect.

[teena]

Originally posted by rattlerbrat
Try to follow me, Dippy. If you can't, I'll type slower.

I agree that we should stop COMPLAINING about slavery. I'm tired of hearing about it - mainly because it doesn't affect my family. (People seem to not understand the concept of "free blacks" or "immigration".) HOWEVER - still with me? there was this little thing called the civil rights movement. Ever hear about it? Some chick on a bus, and a preacher with a dream, and all that STUFF?

The reason why we're still "COMPLAINING" about the Holocaust is because we still have Holocaust victims walking around. And you know what? My mother - who is 46 - can tell you about how her mother worked her fingers to the bone to keep her two children in Catholic school so they would never have to be bussed. And that came AFTER the Holocaust. Chronologically speaking, it's a fairly recent event. And if you think that we're not feeling the effects of that, I have a bridge I'd love to sell you in sunny Brooklyn.

Black people have been screwed with in this country since the 1600s, and there have only been laws against that, more or less, for about 40 years. So the way I see, we've got a good...50? 60? more years to keep reminding the world about it before it becomes "COMPLAINING".

That being said, I find this kid to be annoying and comical. No wonder she's home schooled - she'd probably get dirt shoved in her mouth if she ran around school spouting that pompous STUFF. Shame on her parents for using her as a vessel to push their beliefs on the world. If this kid was white, I get the feeling there wouldn't be so much praise for "telling it like it is".

I struggled to read your entire post. I......I.......nevermind.

***SMH***

[AlphaFrog]

Originally posted by teena
I struggled to read your entire post. I......I.......nevermind.

***SMH***

If she hadn't quoted me and insulted me, I wouldn't even be sure whose side she was arguing on!

[rattlerbrat]

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
As I said earlier on this thread:
If I am going to discuss this issue with someone, it will be without name calling and personal attacks. That does not win you respect, and in fact, makes me think less of you.

OH NOEZ!!!111 I'm doomed! Without your approval, I am simply not fit to live. FAREWELL, CRUEL INTARWEB!!!111ELEVENTY

*commits e-suicide*

If you would like to present your post again in a respectful way, I'll be happy to discuss your viewpoint.

Nah, I'm more content with the pointing and the laughing, thanks. But I appreciate the invite.

[teena]

Originally posted by rattlerbrat
OH NOEZ!!!111 I'm doomed! Without your approval, I am simply not fit to live. FAREWELL, CRUEL INTARWEB!!!111ELEVENTY

*commits e-suicide*



Nah, I'm more content with the pointing and the laughing, thanks. But I appreciate the invite.

Trolls arent cute.